Food and Beverages Packaging

Food Import and Export

Importing of food refers to the movement of products into EU from countries outside the EU. When the foods are importing into EU it must contain with the general food principles of food laws set. The import of food stuff generally depends upon whether it is an animal origin or not should be grouped for example: Food containing animal products, Food that has no animal content, Composite products. While importing and exporting of food the general principles and requirements of food laws are needed. According to the Article 11-13 the food imported in to EU must comply with the relevant requirements of food law or conditions recognized at least equivalent thereto or, where an agreement is between the Community and the exporting country, with requirements contained therein.